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Courses, Conferences, Other Events
Click on the calendar below to access information about courses, conferences, GA Branch and other events. If you know of an event that is not listed, please email
Anne Greaves with details.
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Linking Environmental Education Activities to the National Curriculum
Tuesday 2 September
Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Leeds
This event will introduce you to the National Curriculum, including taking a look at Education for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Schools. Aimed at environmental educators and others who are beginning to work with schools, it aims to demystify the curriculum and its terminology and to introduce some new and creative ways of working with it. Part of the day will be spent designing activities relevant to your own job. For further information visit the Skelton Grange website.
Introducing Environmental Games and Activities
Wednesday 3 September
Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Leeds
Developed and offered in response to repeat demand, this event will provide an introduction to a range of activities and games suitable for Foundation stage and Key Stages 1 and 2. With the emphasis on doing and playing, the course will look at games to achieve a variety of different outcomes and atmospheres, and how to blend activities together to ensure coherence and to help children get the most out of their experience. This event is suitable for those who are beginning to work with 3 to 11 year olds in an outdoor setting and who want to introduce games and hands-on activities as a way of bringing the environment alive. For further information visit the Skelton Grange website.
The British Cartographic Society Annual Symposium
Mapping 2008: Making the Most of Maps
Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 September
Harben House, Newport Pagnell
The conference programme features an impressive line up of industry experts who will give presentations on a diverse range of map related topics including representatives from the Royal Geographical Society, City University, Pitney Bowes MapInfo and the government's Communities and Local Government. In addition to the full programme of presentations delegates can also choose from a range of hands-on workshops. To find out more visit The British Cartographic Society website.
HERODOT Conference: Future Prospects in Geography
Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 September
Liverpool Hope University
The HERODOT network will hold a conference at Liverpool Hope University as part of the celebration of the Liverpool as the European Capital of Culture. The conference is suitable for all those interested in Geography (and its related areas) and the work of geographers. Visit the HERDOT website for further information.
Archaeology and Education conference 2008
Friday 5 - Sunday 7 September 2008
St. John University, York.
The 2008 conference will include plenary sessions on national initiatives, international education projects, and local projects from around the UK. The second day will be dedicated to workshops split into the following four themes:
Working with children and young people;
Working with the public;
Formal education workshops
Other initiatives (PAS, YAC, EH etc.)
For more details or to book visit the conference website. You may also email the conference organising committee for more info.
Shifting Margins, Shifting Centres: Negotiating difference in education in the Twenty First century
Wednesday 17 September 2008
Jeffery Hall, Institute of Education, University of London
This conference aims to promote dialogue, critical reflection and strategies of negotiation in relation to key issues in debates around community cohesion, equality, diversity, identity, power, difference, citizenship and global justice in education. Email Elaine Peck for enquiries.#
AGI GeoCommunity '08
24-25 September 2008
Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon
The Association for Geographic Information (AGI) provides a forum for the UK's geographic information industry. This residential conference will provide an opportunity for its participants to learn from their peers, train and debate policy and technology issues, plus build relationships through networking. The theme of the conference will be 'Shaping a Changing World'. Full details can be found on the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) website.
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Who and Where We Are: The Role of Children's Voices in Geography and History
Saturday 1 November 2008, 09.00-16.30
Trinity and All Saints University College, Leeds
A primary conference jointly organised by the Geographical Association and Historical Association. Further details and online booking are available here.
Geography in schools: misheard or misplaced?
Wednesday 5 November, starts 17.30
Richard Roberts Auditorium, University of Sheffield
This lecture is part of the Department of Geography's centenary lecture series and will be given by Professor David Lambert, Chief Executive of the Geographical Association. For more information about the lecture series see the department website. For directions view this campus map.
Whose World is it Anyway?
10 November, 9:30 – 16:30
Bore Place, near Edenbridge, Kent
A sixth form conference in partnership with Pamela Draycott RE and Citizenship Advisor Service, Kent. The whole day conference will be a meeting of RE and Global themes. Schools representatives will take back activities and information to disseminate to the rest of the sixth form group. For more information and for booking see the Kent and the Wider World website.
Improving Teaching – Enhancing Learning
Monday 24 November and Tuesday 25 November 2008
QEII Conference Centre, Westminster, London
This conference marks eight years of the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP). TLRP's work will be showcased to an invited audience of practitioners, policy makers and researchers. To express interest go to the TLRP Conference 2008 webpage.
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Lecture by Doreen Massey, TBC
Monday 8 December, starts 17.30
Students' Union Auditorium, University of Sheffield
Professor Doreen Massey will give the final lecture in the Department of Geography's centenary lecture series. For more information about the lecture series see the department website. For directions view this campus map.
SSAT Lead Practitioner Seminar: Independent Learning in Geography and Integrated Humanities
Friday 12 December 2008, 9:00 - 16:15
Knutsford High School, Cheshire
The day is designed to help produce Independent Learners in the Humanities through the development of personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS). The day includes Year 7 and 8 'Showcase' presentations on 'Independent Learning' and a choice of two workshops covering 'Learning in Humanities'. Cost £69.00 including lunch and a follow up learning visit. For more details and booking information contact Paul Atkinson.
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GA Annual Conference 2009
16 - 18 April 2009
University of Manchester
The 2009 GA Annual Conference will be held at Manchester. The theme of the conference will be Investigating Geography. Visit the Manchester 2009 page to read a statement from Margaret Roberts, Senior Vice President of the GA, which explores the potential questions raised by this year's theme.
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